HORSE NIBBLES
Those little things you need to know


Coggins

Coggins tests in Wisconsin are valid for a calendar year only. Every state has its own requirements for coggins and interstate travel.

All horses traveling across state lines are required to have a health certificate issued by a veterinarian.

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Flavoring Medications

If you having difficulty getting your horse to take his medication, we can make the medication a liquid and flavor it to make it more tasty! Some medications, such as Bute, are very bitter tasting and are not often tolerated.

Flavor options include Tangy Apple, Creamy Caramel, Leapin Licorice, Gooey Molasses, and Watermelon.

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Vaccinations

All horses should have a 5-way vaccination annually. The vaccination protects against Eastern and Western Equine Encephalitis (EEE, WEE), Tetanus, Rhinopneumonitis and Influenza.

It is also recommended that all horses receive a Potomac Horse Fever vaccination and West Nile Virus vaccination.

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Safety Thoughts

Walk your fence lines often and check stalls for any sharp or protruding objects your horse could cut himself on.

Check your water buckets - one of the most common causes of eyelid lacerations is a water bucket where the 'S' opening faces out toward the bucket (and horse) instead of facing the stall wall. 

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4235 Elmview Road Green Bay, WI 54311
(920) 863-3220


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